Checking Into Places on Foursquare’s Swarm Could Actually Win You a Summer Vacay

In an increasingly digital world, it’s always nice to get something tangible. Cue: Swarm, the app that “turns every day into a game.” The check-in app, an offshoot of Foursquare, just announced that it’s turning users’ check-ins into real-world prizes. Yep, you don’t really have to do anything differently. Just keep doing what you’re doing — checking into your fave spots. So, go out this summer and have FUN.

Swarm Perks links up with existing discounts available at over 60 national chains. When a user checks in at that location, a pop-up will appear with all the store’s promotions. A bar code will pop up for whatever discount the user chooses to use. Then, at the end of the sale, a cashier scans the code and the customer instantly saves money. CHA-CHING!

The second part of this new reveal turns Swarm into a week-long scavenger hunt. After completing that week’s required check-ins — something like two check-ins at outdoor locations — you’ll be entered to win $10,000 for a dream trip, cruises, cool gadgets, spa gift certificates or maybe even concert tickets. The grand prizes change every week.

Um, a summer vacay with Foursquare footing the bill? Sign us up! Now if only we could get all of our apps to reward us just for using them. Your move, Instagram.